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Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: How to Build ...
Reader's Digest — Watch for protruding hinges and other obstructions when you mount the lower or upper trays. You may need to adjust the height or placement of the trays to accommodate them. FIG. A SINK CABINET TRAY DETAIL 1. Measure the width of your kitchen base ...More…
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Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures of How to Stop a ...
Reader's Digest — Remove the knob's retaining screw or nut and pull off the knob. Remove the packing nut by turning it counterclockwise. Some models have two nuts to remove. Put the knob back on and turn it counterclockwise to remove the valve stem. Some stems ...More…
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What Is Laminate?
Reader's Digest — Laminate is made from layers of resin-coated brown paper that are sandwiched together under high heat and pressure. The very top layer is a decorative (colored) paper that's covered with a hard plastic overlay. The result is a hard, durable ...More…
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How to fix a leaking seal around a sink drain. Read an ...
Reader's Digest — Fill up the sink with water and touch a facial tissue between the bottom of the basket strainer and the sink. If the tissue picks up any water, you've got a leaky basket strainer. Loosen the coupling nut at the base of the strainer basket with a ...More…
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Reseal a leaky strainer
Reader's Digest — Disassemble the drain assembly so you can remove the leaky strainer. Turn slip nuts counterclockwise, using a second set of pliers if necessary to keep the pipes from turning. Turn the locknut counterclockwise to remove the strainer. Have a ...More…
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Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures of How to Replace ...
Reader's Digest — Disconnect the drain lines and p-traps if they block your access to the faucet and water supply pipes. (Place a bucket or coffee can under the P-trap to dump residual water after you pull it free.) Unplug the garbage disposer, or shut off the ...More…
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Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures of How to Refresh ...
Reader's Digest — Clean the dirty doors, drawer faces and cabinets by lightly rubbing them with mineral spirits and No. 0000 steel wool or synthetic steel wool. Work in a well-ventilated area. Too much rubbing will create lightened areas. If you have stubborn ...More…
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Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures of How to Install ...
Reader's Digest — Shut off the power to the range hood, disconnect the electrical and vent connections, and remove the mounting screws for the old hood. Slide it out carefully to prevent damaging the side cabinets. Remove the screws to the adjoining cabinets and ...More…
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Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures of How to Build a ...
Reader's Digest — Glue and screw the lower shelf to the apron with 1-5/8 in. screws. Use a pilot and countersink combination bit to predrill the holes. Fold fiberglass mesh over the front of the shelf and apply thin-set mortar to the bottom of the shelf. Set the tile.More…
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A New Sink & Faucet
Reader's Digest — Remove the trap and other drain parts by loosening the slip-joint nuts with a large slip-joint pliers or pipe wrench. Disconnect the disposer from the sink by sticking a large screwdriver or disposer wrench into the ring near the drain and ...More…
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1-Clean a Yucky Cutting Board
Reader's Digest — Scour the cutting board with a lemon and kosher salt until the board is clean. Apply mineral oil to the board and wipe off the excess. After a few hours, apply a second coat. Tighten the door screws and the mounting screws before you make any ...More…
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Install a new seal on your refrigerator door. Read an ...
Reader's Digest — Remove the old refrigerator door gasket by grabbing the inside flange of the gasket and pulling it back to reveal the metal gasket retainer. Using a properly sized hex head nut driver, loosen & mdashbut; don't remove & mdashthe; retainer ...More…